Sony HX20V vs Sony TX9

Lets look more closely at the Sony HX20V vs Sony TX9, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the HX20V (18MP) and TX9 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX20V was manufactured 2 years after the TX9 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera and the Sony TX9 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the HX20V matches up vs the TX9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX9. The entire galleries are provided at Sony HX20V Gallery & Sony TX9 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX20V features outside dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Sony TX9 has proportions of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX20V vs Sony TX9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX20V against the TX9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX20V and TX9 is 90 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX20V and TX9.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony HX20V to provide you with more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer HX20V is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.